“Maybe you’re right, pal.” “Oh, I’m eternally right. But what good does it do me?”
by chuckofish
Oh, Leslie Howard. I still love you after all these years.
Did you see The Petrified Forest (1936) last night? It was on TCM*. I have been a fan of LH since high school when I first saw this movie on TV. One of the quotes on my senior page was from this play/movie:
“I had a vague idea that I’d like to see the Pacific Ocean and perhaps drown in it. But that depends.”
Boy, if you put that on your senior page these days, you’d be sent to the guidance counselor’s office for sure. But back then, if they even noticed, no one thought twice about it. Just an angst-y teenager, whatever.
* Full disclosure: I recorded it, because DWTS finale was on.
P.S. Kellie Pickler won the mirror ball on Dancing With the Stars! This made my day. My week. What is wrong with me?
Hat tip to daughter #1’s instagram feed. Hello, Cynthia McFadden.
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